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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed
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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable
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Recent Examples of locker
Starting in 1996, the USS Cobia was restored to its 1945 configuration—a massive undertaking that included installing World War II-era flooring, bunk beds, crew lockers and more.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Coat check and lockers at Phoenix Raceway Coat check is available for $19.99 a day or $29.99 for two days.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Along with the game space, the Austin location has a check-in station in its lobby, lockers and a pair of party rooms.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Photo : Nic Lehoux/Courtesy of Howard Hughes The wine room with private lockers for storing personal collections.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Coat check and lockers at Phoenix Raceway Coat check is available for $19.99 a day or $29.99 for two days.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Along with the game space, the Austin location has a check-in station in its lobby, lockers and a pair of party rooms.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Photo : Nic Lehoux/Courtesy of Howard Hughes The wine room with private lockers for storing personal collections.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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Use the Juliet Arch Cabinet to display your finest dishware or mix storage bins with colorful decor items.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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In his first ever major five-set match at Melbourne 12 months ago, Draper vomited in a courtside bin in temperatures that were above 30 degrees.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With only two seconds left to trade in the cupboard (their own and the Clippers’ in the 2025 draft), even those moves are limited.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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This is why unopened chicken broth can be stored in a cupboard and only needs refrigeration after opening.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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Alongside this—and as the tweet directly above mentioned—there’s also the metaphorical impact of the event: characters appearing in a glass box to promote a show about privacy.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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This decorative wooden box will discreetly hide those unsightly items that ultimately end up on my coffee table.—
Ali Faccenda,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Who doesn’t get that itch to wear a new addition to your closet for weeks straight?—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2025
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Oprah Winfrey’s been wearing the best comfy sweatshirt alternative — an oversized turtleneck — and I’m inspired to add multiple to my closet now.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cut an inch away from the trunk, and be careful not to cut the trunk itself.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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Three main options were provided to the community: lights hung from wires on branches, wraparound lights placed around the trunk and extending into the branches, and the eventual choice — uplighting installed under grids or dirt areas and projected onto the tree.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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Six cabinet nominees have big job interviews today A number of high-profile nominees for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet will face senators' questions on Wednesday.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Supporters of President-elect are accusing of obsessing over Kash Patel after the hearings of a fellow cabinet nominee focused on the nominee for Director.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Neither of them had any idea at the time that a bomb was ticking inside his chest.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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The troops — wearing camouflage body armor with AR-style rifles slung across their chests — aren’t a typical fixture the suburban community.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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